Social Media Calendar UK 2024

We recently launched our Social Media Calendar US 2024, with the most important holidays and celebrations of the upcoming year. Now, we are taking it abroad and landing in the United Kingdom, for this year’s biggest holidays and dates to know. See all the important dates and download the social media calendar UK 2024 below! 

Use this UK social media calendar as a reference throughout the year, and never miss a celebration!

January 2024

Of course, New Year’s Day is universally recognized, but how are you celebrating? While the United States is asleep, the UK gets an early start to the New Year. 

National Fun Day at Work? I think that should also be universal… 

• 01: New Year’s Day 
• 04: World Braille Day 
• 04: National Trivia Day 
• 07: Orthodox Christmas 
• 14: Orthodox New Years 
• 19: National Popcorn Day 
• 20: World Religion Day 
• 24: National Peanut Butter Day 
• 24: International Day of Education 
• 25: National Irish Coffee Day 
• 26: National Fun at Work Day 
• 27: National Chocolate Cake Day 
• 30: National Croissant Day
• 31: National Hot Chocolate Day

February 2024

Similar to the US, the UK also celebrates Black History Month in February. This shorter month is packed with some interesting holidays. Make sure to get your favorite Yorkshire pudding, and pizza ready!

• Black History Month 
• 02: Groundhog Day 
• 04: World Cancer Day 
• 04: British Yorkshire Pudding Day 
• 07: Safer Internet Day 
• 09: National Pizza Day 
• 10: Lunar New Year 
• 13: Pancake Day 
• 13: World Radio Day 
• 13: Galentines Day 
• 14: Ash Wednesday 
• 14: Valentine’s Day 
• 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day 
• 20: National Love Your Pet Day 
• 22: World Thinking Day 
• 27: National Pokemon Day 
• 28: Rare Disease Day

March 2024

Spring is right around the corner… well maybe just a few more months of rain. But, that’s what makes the sunny days extra special, right?

You can also look forward to these holidays and celebrations in March, especially when the days get longer with Daylight Savings. Oh, and don’t forget your mother! The UK celebrates Mother’s Day earlier than the US. 

• 01: Employee Appreciation Day 
• 04: British Pie Week 
• 06: National Dentist’s Day 
• 07: National Cereal Day 
• 08: International Women’s Day 
• 10: Mother’s Day 
• 11: National Napping Day 
• 14: Pi Day 
• 15: World Consumer Rights Day 
• 17: St. Patrick’s Day 
• 19: St. Joseph’s Day 
• 20: Spring Equinox 
• 20: International Day of Happiness 
• 21: World Down Syndrome Day 
• 23: National Puppy Day 
• 29: Good Friday 
• 31: Easter Sunday 
• 31: Daylight Savings Time Starts

April 2024

Beware for this month… the beginning is always a test of what is a trick, and what is real. However, after that, it’s smooth sailing with some lovely holidays. To all the tea drinkers, listen up because you have a special day for you. 

Did you know that there is even a Metricool day? No that’s not an April Fool’s joke… see for yourself! 

• 01: April Fool’s Day 
• 02: Autism Awareness Day 
• 03: National Walking Day 
• 07: World Health Day 
• 10: National Siblings Day 
• 10: International Day of Pink 
• 11: National Pet Day 
• 12: Day of Silence 
• 14: National Gardening Day 
• 15: World Art Day 
• 21: National Tea Day
• 21: World Creativity and Innovation Day 
• 22: Earth Day 
• 23: World Book Day 
• 23: English Language Day 
• 23: Spanish Language Day 
• 25: Metricool Day 
• 29: International Dance Day

May 2024

At this point, I hope the rain has subsided and the sunshine is out. But then again, you never know in the United Kingdom. Welcome to May! Some exciting days to celebrate this month… I mean Eat What You Want Day? Sign me up! ✋

Even enjoy two bank holidays this month. Summer is coming!

• 01: May Day 
• 04: International Firefighters Day 
• 04: Star Wars Day 
• 05: Cinco De Mayo 
• 05: World Laughter Day 
• 06: Early May Bank Holiday 
• 11: Eat What You Want Day 
• 12: International Nurses Day 
• 13: World Cocktail Day
• 16: International Day of Light 
• 17: Endangered Species Day 
• 18: Armed Forces Day 
• 18: International Museum Day 
• 18: Facebook’s 20th Anniversary 
• 20: World Bee Day 
• 21: International Tea Day 
• 23: World Turtle Day 
• 27: Spring Bank Holiday 
• 30: National Creativity Day 
• 31: World No Tobacco Day

June 2024

Happy Pride Month and happy beginning of summer! Do you have any summer holidays planned? 

It’s no doubt June is jam-packed. The holidays below allow you to celebrate in every way, from running, drinking beer, having a picnic, listening to music, or doing yoga. Sounds like the dream right? 

They didn’t create these holidays for nothing, so go enjoy them, and share it with your friends!

• Pride Month 
• 01: Global Day of Parents 
• 02: National Cancer Survivors Day 
• 03: National Egg Day 
• 04: National Cheese Day 
• 05: Global Running Day 
• 05: World Environment Day 
• 08: National Best Friends Day 
• 08: World Oceans Day 
• 12: World Day Against Child Labor 
• 14: World Blood Donor Day 
• 15: Beer Day Britain 
• 16: Father’s Day 
• 18: International Picnic Day 
• 18: International Sushi Day 
• 20: World Refugee Day 
• 21: Summer Solstice 
• 21: International Yoga Day 
• 21: World Music Day 
• 27: National PTSD Awareness Day 
• 29: National Camera Day 
• 30: BET Awards

July 2024

There’s lots to share in July. Jokes, kisses, friendship, and just something, according to the National Give Something Away Day. Don’t forget to give your parents, and friends some extra love this month. 

• 01: International Joke Day 
• 02: World UFO Day 
• 06: International Kissing Day 
• 07: World Chocolate Day 
• 11: World Population Day 
• 15: National Give Something Away Day 
• 15: World Youth Skills Day 
• 16: World Snake Day 
• 17: World Emoji Day 
• 21: National Ice Cream Day 
• 28: Parents’ Day 
• 30: International Day of Friendship

August 2024

Well, summer is coming to a close, but there’s still time to celebrate. For those that have a girlfriend… definitely don’t forget the 1st, because we all know how big of a social media holiday this has become. 

To all my book lovers, the 9th is your day. I’m right there with you. 📚

Enjoy a summer bank holiday, and who knows, maybe you can enjoy the beach on the 30th! 

• 01: National Girlfriend Day 
• 02: International Beer Day 
• 03: National Watermelon Day 
• 08: International Cat Day 
• 09: Book Lovers Day 
• 10: National Lazy Day 
• 13: International Left-Handers Day 
• 14: World Lizard Day 
• 15: National Relaxation Day 
• 16: National Tell a Joke Day 
• 16: National Rum Day 
• 20: National Radio Day 
• 26: Summer Bank Holiday 
• 26: National Dog Day 
• 30: National Beach Day 
• 31: Overdose Awareness Day

September 2024

School’s back in session, and the temperature is starting to drop, meaning the cozy season has officially started! The 15th starts the month-long celebration of Hispanic Heritage. This month is all about looking after others. 

And of course, the famous Oktoberfest starts, so get ready!

• Hispanic Heritage Month 
• 05: International Day of Charity 
• 06: Read a Book Day 
• 06: National Food Bank Day 
• 07: World Beard Day 
• 10: Suicide Prevention Day 
• 13: Positive Thinking Day 
• 15: First Day of Hispanic Heritage Month 
• 18: National Cheese Burger Day 
• 21: International Day of Peace 
• 21: Oktoberfest Starts 
• 22: Start of Fall 
• 23: International Day of Sign Languages 
• 27: World Tourism Day 
• 29: World Heart Day 
• 30: International Podcast Day 

October 2024

To all my fellow coffee addicts, cheers! ☕Grab another one to power through these holidays.

While August was National Girlfriend Day, don’t forget that October 3rd is National Boyfriend Day. Wait, what day is it? October 3rd….for those who know, you know the significance of this day.

• 01: International Coffee Day 
• 01: World Vegetarian Day 
• 02: International Day of Non-Violence 
• 03: National Boyfriend Day 
• 04: National Taco Day 
• 04: World Animal Day 
• 04: World Smile Day 
• 05: World Teachers’ Day 
• 06: Grandparents Day 
• 10: World Mental Health Day 
• 11: National Coming Out Day 
• 17: National Pasta Day 
• 21: National Apple Day 
• 26: National Pumpkin Day 
• 27: Daylight Savings Time Ends 
• 29: National Cat Day 
• 31: Halloween 

November 2024

Wow, are we already down to the last two months of the year? November is definitely full of holidays and celebrations. Although the UK doesn’t normally celebrate Thanksgiving… are you? What food are you eating?

Stay on top of the Black Friday deals… 👀

• 01: Start of Día De Los Muertos 
• 01: National Authors’ Day 
• 01: World Vegan Day 
• 01: All Saints Day 
• 02: Day of the Dead 
• 05: National Red Head Day 
• 08: National Cappucino Day 
• 09: British Pudding Day 
• 10: Science Day for Peace and Development 
• 11: Remembrance Day 
• 13: World Kindness Day 
• 14: World Diabetes Day 
• 15: National Philanthropy Day 
• 16: International Day for Tolerance 
• 19: International Men’s Day 
• 20: Trans Day of Remembrance 
• 21: World Television Day 
• 23: National Espresso Day 
• 28: Thanksgiving Day 
• 29: Black Friday

December 2024

Well, it’s almost time to say goodbye to 2024 and hello to… 2025. Crazy! 

Happy holidays and enjoy all of the festivities. Now, which one do you like celebrating more, Christmas Day or Boxing Day? I wish the US celebrated Boxing Day… 

• 01: World AIDS Day 
• 02: Cyber Monday 
• 02: International Day for Abolition of Slavery 
• 03: Giving Tuesday 
• 04: Wildlife Conservation Day 
• 05: International Volunteer Day 
• 07: Candle Day 
• 07: Small Business Saturday 
• 08: National Brownie Day 
• 10: Human Rights Day 
• 10: Noble Prize Day 
• 18: International Migrants Day 
• 21: Start of Winter 
• 24: Christmas Eve 
• 25: Christmas Day 
• 25: Start of Hanukkah 
• 26: Kwanzaa 
• 26: Boxing Day 
• 31: New Year’s Eve

Those are all the important dates for the social media calendar UK 2024! If you want to enjoy this calendar and keep it for reference throughout the year, make sure to download the 2024 UK calendar below!

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Anniston Ward , 27 November 2023